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unique roof forms), serve as identifiableand memorable features and may exceedthis limit. These features shall not extendbeyond one story in height above thehighest point of the roof of the building towhich it is attached.6. Distinct building forms incorporatinglandmark elements and special architecturalfeatures are encouraged, especially oncorner lots.7. Buildings should consist of clearly definedbase, middle and top sections (tripartitedesign).8. The ground floors should be alignedthroughout the commercial district at aheight of no less than 14 feet. Verticalintegration of uses within a building isencouraged and should be reflected in theuse of architectural details.9. Traditional roof styles such as gabled,hipped, stepped, and peaked roofs addinterest and variety to buildings and shouldbe incorporated in developments.Façade Design1. Façades should maintain a consistent widthand a continuous alignment of buildingroofs, cornices, windows, and otherfenestration patterns.2. Building storefronts shall feature displaywindows, doors, and other fenestration toadd visual interest at the street level andto maintain a strong visual connectionbetween the street and street-level uses.Special attention should be given to the size,location, design, and appearance of theuses.3. Corner buildings shall be treated aslandmarks in design or decorated withlandmark elements because they serve asfocal points in the commercial district.Well-designed corners enhance legibility bycreating visual interest and contribute to adistinctive identity.4. Commercial district façades shall bedesigned to incorporate modulationthrough the use of materials, detailing,projections and recesses, and windowplacement that helps to reduce the bulk andmass of the building.5. Buildings composed of “ribbons” or“bands” of glass and architectural precastpanels shall be avoided.6. Ground floor windows shall meet thefollowing criteria:a. Dark-tinted windows and mirroredwindows that block two-way visibilityare prohibited as ground floor windows.b. On the ground floor, buildings shallincorporate large, multipane windows.Attractive and interesting town center facades.A building type not appropriate for town centers.Transom lights above the windows areencouraged.c. Signage or screens, temporary andpermanent, shall not obscure windows.At least 75 percent of the window areashall be unobscured so that people cansee and be seen from the ground floor.d. Windows shall have proportionalvertical emphasis. Horizontal windowsmay be created when a combination ofvertical windows is grouped togetheror when mullions divide a horizontalwindow.7. Secondary rear and/or side entrancesshould be well lighted and clearlyarticulated.8. Design elements such as display windows,integrated lighting, and signage should beutilized to stimulate interest at the streetlevel and enhance the pedestrian experience.9. Recessed entrances, porches, seating,awnings, canopies, and arcades should beused to provide weather protection, security,and safety for customers and pedestriansand to provide pedestrian interest.28 Approved Suitland Mixed-Use Town Center Zone Development Plan
Interesting facade material adds character to towncenter builidngs.10. Façade materials shall be high quality,durable and attractive (such as brick, stoneand masonry). Imitation or syntheticexterior building materials that stimulatethe appearance of natural stone or brickshall be avoided.11. Exterior colors should be complementary toadjacent buildings and the overall characterof the area.12. Building entrances shall be a prominentpart of the building design and should behighlighted by using architectural elementssuch as an entrance tower, pediment,portico, breezeway, antechamber, outdoorplaza, and surrounds decorations.13. At least one building entrance shall be on apublic street. If a building has frontage ontwo public streets, at least one entrance shallbe on a public street and can be locatedat the intersection of the streets upon thecorner.Building Lighting and Security1. Lighting is an integral element in the overallarchitectural design and character of allbuildings within the town center and shall:a. Provide adequate safety and visibilityaround the building entrances andperimeter.b. Direct glare away from adjoiningproperties and public rights-of-way.c. Be coordinated with site lighting.d. Be constructed of attractive, highqualitymaterials.2. Exterior burglar bars on windows and doorsshall not be used in the town center.Former Residential Buildings in CommercialUses1. Residential dwellings converted toa commercial use shall preserve theresidential appearance and importantarchitectural features in terms of color,materials, and design.2. All door and window openings shall bepreserved and maintained.3. Front yards shall relate to the adjacentresidential buildings and surroundingneighborhood context.4. Front yards shall remain as green space andbe planted and well maintained. Paving offront yards is discouraged; parking shouldbe in the rear of the building.Preserve the residential appearance of converted buildings by preserving the front yard and locating screenedparking and storage areas in the rear of the property.Approved Suitland Mixed-Use Town Center Zone Development Plan
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Page 7 and 8: AppendicesA. Workshops and Particip
Page 9 and 10: INTRODUCTIONThe focus of the Mixed-
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Page 13 and 14: e encouraged to complement the main
Page 15 and 16: HISTORIC OVERVIEW OFSUITLANDBefore
Page 17 and 18: ANALYSIS OF EXISTINGDEVELOPMENTCHAR
Page 19 and 20: etween separate centers, and a comm
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Page 43 and 44: Building DesignIntent: Buildings sh
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Page 47 and 48: Street trees shade the sidewalk and
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Page 51 and 52: 15. Residential garages shall be si
Page 53 and 54: SignageObjective:An attractive, leg
Page 55 and 56: 12. Hanging signs add visual intere
Page 57 and 58: Sign Definitions1. Monument Sign: A
Page 59 and 60: DESIGN REVIEW PROCESSAll new develo
Page 61 and 62: Appendix ASuitland M-U-TC Community
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Page 69 and 70: Appendix DDivision 3. Uses Permitte
Page 71 and 72: USE(D) Services:Animal hospital, an
Page 73 and 74: USEGarden supplies store, floricult
Page 75 and 76: USESign, in accordance with an appr
Page 77 and 78: USE(C) All othersTaxicab dispatchin
Page 79 and 80: Subdivision 5. Special PermitsSec.
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AcknowledgmentsThe Maryland-Nationa
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